complaint·February 26, 2024

Per records reviewed and interviews, the children do not have a prescribed medical, adaptive device or restraint belt to immobilize them. During the 02/26/2024 inspection, LPA observed one mealtime chair with a seatbelt. President confirmed the chair was still being used for two children who range from 27 months to 3 years old during mealtime only. LPA informed President and Director that they would need to follow the manufacturer specifications. On 02/02/2024, Community Care Licensing received a phone call regarding the incident and received the Unusual Incident/Injury Report where Child 1 had access to a water/bleach spray bottle from the classroom’s sink area. Child sprayed two children and staff. Incident occurred on 02/01/2024 at approximately 5:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m. and the authorized representatives were not notified until pick up time between 6:00 p.m.-6:07 p.m. by a written report. Based on interviews and records, Staff did not prevent child from physically assaulting other children resulting in injuries and staff did not immediately notify authorized representative about their child’s injury. It was reported the child received medical treatment. Based on interviews, it was reported at 6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m. and at 5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. the preschool children and school age children were commingled in Preschool Room 1 daily. Based upon observations, and information gathered through interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. LPA Cabrera informed Laurae Raths, President/CFO and Cheyenne Raths, Director that this report dated 02/26/2024 documents three Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Cabrera informed the Laurae Raths, President/CFO and Cheyenne Raths, Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 02/26/2024 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, these deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. An exit interview conducted with Laurae Raths, President/CFO and Cheyenne Raths, Director. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided and discussed with Laurae Raths, President/CFO and Cheyenne Raths, Director. A Notice of Site Visit Form was posted to parent's board and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.